8 Reasons to Forgive Your Worst Enemies

Forgiveness creates change that betters the world.

By Wesley Baines

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You’ll Become an Example of Kindness

Each time someone wrongs you, you have a choice: revenge or kindness. Choosing kindness is what changes the world for the better, and one of the best ways to cultivate that kindness is by making a habit of forgiveness.

Kindness is, essentially, behavior that is marked by concern for the well-being of others, making forgiving someone an intrinsically kind act. Rather than pushing to hurt the person who hurt you, you show mercy and stop at justice. You correct the problem without gratuitous pain.

Kindness isn’t offered for reward—it’s for the other person. So why be kind?

Each and every person is a lighthouse—the way in which you live your life is a light that others might follow. Some lighthouses lead to safe shores, while others will strand you on the rocks.

You want to be an example that leads people to a better life by demonstrating kindness.

Cultivate forgiveness and you’ll cultivate kindness in all aspects of your life. This makes our world a better place to live for everyone involved.